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AH, AUTUMN. FINALLY WE CAN ALL WEAR OUR GIANT SCARVES AS WE KICK OUR WAY THROUGH FALLEN LEAVES TO THESE WONDERFUL HAPPENINGS

October/November

BY DANIELLE MUSTARDE

03-05.11

DIVA LITERARY FESTIVAL

Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham

A weekend of book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, poetry readings and more! Focusing on lesbian and bi writers from across the globe, the DIVA Literary Fest aims to reflect the diversity of the LGBT+ community by providing a platform for the voices and experiences of queer people. Featuring the most esteemed writers, the event also includes the Saturday Night Salon with performances from Lucy Spraggan, Heather Peace, Krystle Warren, Horse McDonald, Clare Summerskill and Radio DIVA’s Rosie Wilby. Grab tickets while you can!

About DIVA Magazine

Comedian, actor, author and all-round superstar Margaret Cho has been thrilling audiences around the world for more than 20 years, and we’re delighted to have her on our cover this month. In a revealing interview with Jane Czyzselska, she talks about “yellow face”, the threat of nuclear war, and her new provocative new show Fresh Off The Bloat.
Also in this issue…
Munroe Bergdorf joins the DIVA team!
The King and I: Carrie Lyell meets tennis legend Billie Jean King
The Hearts will go: Donna Deitch on the legacy of her iconic film Desert Hearts
Toya Delazy: Roxy Bourdillon chats to the real life Powerpuff Girl
Mo Kenney on her new record The Details
Same-sex parenting 101: A handy guide to navigating life as a queer mama
Write here, write now: Books editor Kaite Welsh looks ahead to National Novel Writing Month
Queer classics revisited
PLUS: Homotopia, travel and so much more!